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Hence, a 20-year period of the patent usually gives manufacturers a chance to recoup the cost of developing a new drug. When a drug patent expires, any pharmaceutical company can manufacture and sell the drug. A drug, which is produced and distributed without patent protection is called a generic drug.
How long a patent lasts depends on the type of patent being issued and the country issuing the patent. For example, under recent changes in the laws, in the United States, patents are now granted for a term of 20 years from the date of application (14 years for design patents).Different rules apply for patents from applications filed before June 8, 1995.esign Patents. Design patents last for 14 years. A design patent is issued for designs placed on manufactured items. Examples would include various skins for iPods or fabrics used in the fashion industry.